Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following refers to the condition in which the body is attacked by pathogenic agents where they can multiply in number and cause harmful effects?
  1. Infection
  2. Contamination
  3. Opposition
  4. Antagonism
Explanation
Answer - A - Infection refers to the condition in which the body is attacked by pathogenic agents where they can multiply in number and cause harmful effects. It is the invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in tissues where they can cause tissue damage and progress to disease through cellular or toxic mechanisms.
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